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Wow 20 chicks is a lot to start with, you're not messing around! Sheds make great coop conversions! I'm sure you could do it fine yourself... I built my coop from scratch all on my own while hubby was at work. Of course it took me several months to actually finish it :rolleyes:

Nice varieties you chose... those little buggers will grow super fast and they'll be ready for the coop by 4-6 weeks old. Or do you plan to brood inside the coop? I did that the last time and it was great, but I was also trying to get them integrated with my older birds quickly and easily. Have you considered a heating plate for your chicks. It's a safer and more natural heat source, well worth the money if you plan to add more chicks in the future. Or you can build a diy version yourself, unless you plan to get a rooster and have broody mamas do the work.

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We get a super muddy season in spring after all the snow melts.
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I also had a huge mud problem but solved it by "borrowing this Mud Management idea and it's been working perfect all rainy winter in my chicken yard. I expect it to last at least a couple/few years before needing to amend it.
Best wishes starting your new chicken adventure!
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Welcome :welcome Glad you decided to join! Years ago I converted a 8x12 wooden shed into a coop. The windows were a hair crooked and I rearranged the roosts but it worked out well for years (until the roof leaked and the base started rotting but that shed was old when I bought the house). If I can do it , having 10 thumbs, anyone can :p
 
Hi and welcome to BYC :frow We're so happy you've decided to join us :ya

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